Bus, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 29, 2025 to Oct 7, 2025.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-758 | Oct 11, 2024 | Emergency exit label operating instructions lettering is too small and may be difficult to read | Equipment | 28,479 | Part replacement |
| 24V-543 | Jul 19, 2024 | Exterior roof joint may have been manufactured with insufficient strength that can allow the roof panels to separate in a crash | Structure | 16,708 | Repair or modification |
| 24V-078 | Feb 7, 2024 | Convertible seats may have been incorrectly installed, which can result in an unsecured seat | Seats | 6,691 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-778 | Nov 20, 2023 | Bolts securing the restraining barriers to the floor may separate when fully loaded | Structure | 6,124 | Repair or modification |
| 23V-425 | Jun 13, 2023 | Software error in the instrument cluster may cause the air pressure gauges and the visual and audio low air warnings to not function | Electrical system | 1,424 | Software update |
| 22V-600 | Aug 8, 2022 | Engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down without the ability to… | Engine and cooling | 2 | Software update |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2023 Blue Bird Conventional Bus. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the instrument panel unexpectedly rebooted. The contact also stated that while attempting to make a turn, the bus experienced a reduction in power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
NHTSA complaint 11691927The complaint was submitted on behalf of the Buna ISD School System. The contact was a certified mechanic for the Buna ISD School System. The contact inspected the 2023 Blue Bird School/Transit Bus and noticed that all the seat knobs were fractured. In addition, the contact inspected the fleet of buses with the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint 11683988Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.